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We are looking for 2 enthusiastic, patient, calm and flexible 1:1 Teaching Assistant's to join our supportive staff team. The role will be to support a child's social-emotional, communication and cross-curricular learning development, working under the guidance and direction of teaching and therapy colleagues (specialist Speech and language therapist and other multi agency professionals where appropriate)
The ideal candidate should:
1. Be experienced in responding to the needs of pupils with SEN.
2. Be able to support personalised learning and social development.
3. Have high aspirations and expectations of children and yourself.
4. Be passionate about providing all children with the opportunity to succeed.
5. Be committed to improving standards and raising achievement.
6. Value discovery and exploration within all areas of the curriculum.
7. Generate creative ideas to develop our curriculum and inspire children.
8. Be an effective communicator and good team player.
In return, we would offer you:
9. Enthusiastic, well-motivated children who will love your desire to engage them in their learning.
10. A welcoming staff team who work well together and who are committed to the continuing development of the whole school.
11. An inclusive environment where every children come first.
12. Excellent professional development opportunities.
13. Supportive parents and governors.
14. Excellent pension with the Local Government Pension Scheme.
15. Good transport links.
This would be a contract linked to a named child for the duration that the child is at Staplehurst School. If you think you have the experience and skills to fulfil this role, we would love to hear from you. All visits to school are encoraged, if you would like to make an appointment please contact the school office on 01580 891765.
You will be required to work Monday to Friday, term time only hours 8.30am to 3:15pm, Kent Scheme A KSA (£24,513) pro rata.
Staplehurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including, safeguarding, an enhanced DBS check, references and the right to work in the UK